Tears were shining in Fate's eyes as well, and she had to blink hard to get rid of them as Nanoha spoke. The words filled her heart, threatening to overwhelm her, and it was a moment before she remembered she was supposed to speak now.

"I--" Her voice cracked, and she paused to take a deep breath before continuing. "I, Fate Testarossa-Harlaown, take you, Nanoha Takamachi, as my lawfully wedded wife. I promise to stay by your side, through thick and thin, in times of joy and times of sorrow."

She had to take another breath to steady herself, and she could not stop the few tears from slipping down her cheeks. "I promise to be there whenever you call my name, and I promise to protect you with every last ounce of energy I possess.

You will forever be a part of me, just as I am a part of you, and not even death will be able to take me from your side."